WECA: Announces Joe Mesec to serve as director of government relations
MIDDLETON – Wisconsin Electric Cooperative Association (WECA) President and CEO Rob Richard has announced Joseph Mesec will join the staff as director of government relations effective January 6. Mesec’s comprehensive experience includes work in both state government and trade association
Gov. Evers: To continue statewide budget listening session tour in Ashland
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced he will continue his statewide budget listening tour at Ashland High School in Ashland. The governor kicked off his budget listening tour last week in Appleton and La Crosse to hear directly from
Neubauer says Trump presidency opportunity for Dems to provide contrast on economic issues
Assembly Minority Leader Greta Neubauer says one thing Donald Trump did well during the campaign was express the anger that many families feel about their financial struggles. But she doesn’t believe he has a plan to actually help address the issue, making it incumbent upon Dem lawmakers in Wisconsin to show they do.
JFC co-chairs push back on Underly passing over committee input on reading curriculum
The GOP co-chairs of the Joint Finance Committee have rejected the Department of Public Instruction’s argument that it isn’t required to seek the committee’s approval of recommended reading curriculum under the state’s new literacy law.
THU AM Update: DOJ agrees with Wisconsin GOP that federal law dictates when electors meet
From WisPolitics … — The state Department of Justice agrees with the Wisconsin GOP that a federal law requiring electors to meet on Tuesday trumps a state statute saying they should get together on Monday. But DOJ argued in filings
Common Ground Wisconsin: HUD report reveals reckless disregard for residents
“HUD’s report shows a reckless disregard for tenants by Mayor Johnson and Willie Hines,” says Kevin Solomon, Associate Organizer with Common Ground. “This verifies everything that Common Ground and tenants have been saying. The problems we’ve raised for two years
Rep. Kurtz: Appointed Assembly Vice-Chair of Joint Finance Committee
MADISON – Rep. Tony Kurtz (R-Wonewoc) issued the following statement after being appointed the Assembly Vice-Chair of the Joint Finance Committee by Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester): “I’m grateful for the to serve as the Vice-Chair of the Joint Finance Committee.
Speaker Vos: Names Assembly Joint Finance Committee Co-Chair and Vice Chair
Madison…Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) announced the Assembly Co-chair and Vice-chair appointments to the state’s budget writing Joint Finance Committee. Speaker Vos has asked Rep. Mark Born (R-Beaver Dam) to once again lead the committee as JFC co-chair. “Rep. Born has
WED PM Update: JFC co-chairs push back on Underly passing over committee input on reading curriculum
From WisPolitics … — The GOP co-chairs of the Joint Finance Committee have rejected the Department of Public Instruction’s argument that it isn’t required to seek the committee’s approval of recommended reading curriculum under the state’s new literacy law. Rep.
Vos reappoints Born JFC co-chair, names Kurtz vice-chair
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, R-Rochester, this afternoon announced he has reappointed Mark Born, R-Beaver Dam, co-chair of the Joint Finance Committee. Vos also appointed Rep. Tony Kurtz, R-Wonewoc, vice-chair.
Rep. Vos: Names Assembly Joint Finance Committee co-chair and vice chair
Madison…Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) announced the Assembly Co-chair and Vice-chair appointments to the state’s budget writing Joint Finance Committee. Speaker Vos has asked Rep. Mark Born (R-Beaver Dam) to once again lead the committee as JFC co-chair. “Rep. Born has
U.S. Rep. Steil: Co-led legislation to designate unique zip codes for WI communities passes House
Washington, D.C. (December 11, 2024) – Today, the House of Representatives passed legislation Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) helped lead, H.R. 8753. This bill directs the United States Postal Service (USPS) to designate single, unique ZIP Codes for certain communities. Communities in Wisconsin and
Rep. Shelia Stubbs: Attends Gov. Evers’ Milwaukee Budget Listening Session
MADISON, WI – On December 10, 2024, Representative Shelia Stubbs attended a budget listening session hosted by Governor Tony Evers in Milwaukee. Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement: “Thank you, Governor Evers, for hosting this listening session to
U.S. Rep. Pocan, U.S. Rep. Lee: Reject $895 Billion NDAA
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representatives Mark Pocan (WI-02)and Barbara Lee (CA-12), co-chairs and co-founders of the Defense Spending Reduction Caucus, released the following statement after voting against the final passage of the $895 billion FY2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), an annual
Rep. Shelia Stubbs: Welcomes West High School civics students to Wisconsin State Capitol
MADISON, WI – On December 10, 2024, Madison West High School’s first standalone civics class visited the Wisconsin State Capitol. Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement: “I would like to sincerely thank all the students from Madison West